how to change message storage local directory back to default
I'm trying to find the proper way to revert back to the default location for local mail message storage in TB (ver 140.7.1 esr).
Years ago I set my local message storage to a storage drive on my Win10 PC. I now want to move all of TB to a new Win11 PC but realize I have thing in 2 places - messages on my storage drive and everything else of TB in the default C: drive location.
If I simply change the Message Storage Local Directory back to the default path - will it move my current/old messages to the default location or do I have to manually move things (first or after?)?
I have many years and about 13Gb of email messages that I want to ensure I keep.
TIA
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JimK said
If I simply change the Message Storage Local Directory back to the default path - will it move my current/old messages to the default location or do I have to manually move things (first or after?)? I have many years and about 13Gb of email messages that I want to ensure I keep. TIA
Nope you need to do your own copying, probably the exact reverse of what you did "years ago" as the process has never changed to my knowledge.
Just be aware you move/copy (I would copy) your mail first, not as an after process, or you risk replacing new mail with old ones.
Thanks Matt,
Is it best to try to get everything "default" on my current system before migrating to my new computer? My ultimate goal is to get TB working correctly (without losing email messages) on a new Win11 PC build.
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